Funeral Costs in Corpus Christi, TX (2026)

Based on data from 11 funeral homes in Corpus Christi, Texas. Average direct cremation: $2,199.

How much does a funeral cost in Corpus Christi?

Direct Cremation $2,199 from $1,090

Basic Services Fee $2,258

Texas State Average $9,270

Funeral Home Prices in Corpus Christi, Texas

Itemized pricing from 11 funeral homes. Updated 2026.

Funeral Home	Direct Cremation	Traditional Burial	Basic Services Fee	Phone
Cage Mills Funeral Home 4901 Everhart Rd	$3,090	—	$3,495	361-854-3282
Cantu Funeral Home 2402 Baldwin Blvd	$1,325	—	$825	361-882-1969
Funeraria del Angel 549 Cheyenne	$2,890	—	$2,495	361-882-3000
Guardian Cremation & Funeral 5813 Ayers St	$1,395	—	$1,800	817-293-8477
Guardian Funeral Home & Cremation Services 5922 Crosstown SH.286	$2,395	—	$2,810	361-853-0155
Maxwell P Dunne Funeral Home 1222 Morgan Ave	$1,395	—	$1,750	361-884-2411
Memorial Funeral Home/Corpus Christi 3442 Holly Rd	$2,890	—	$2,495	361-857-6291
Memory Gardens Funeral Home 8200 Old Brownsville Road	$2,840	—	$3,495	361-265-9221
Sawyer-George Funeral Home 12497 Leopard St	$2,590	—	$2,970	361-242-3205
Trevino Funeral Home/Corpus Christi 3006 Niagara St	$2,285	—	$1,000	361-879-0085
Unity Chapel Funeral Home 1207 Sam Rankin St	$1,090	—	$1,700	361-882-6425

More Funeral Homes in Corpus Christi

Trevino Funeral Home

3006 Niagara Street

Unity Chapel Funeral Home

1207 Sam Rankin St

+1-361-882-6425

Understanding Funeral Costs in Corpus Christi

Below is a plain-English breakdown of every line item you'll see on a funeral home's General Price List (GPL) — required by the FTC Funeral Rule to be provided on request.

Basic Services Fee — avg $2,258 in Corpus Christi

The funeral home's non-declinable charge, required for every funeral regardless of services chosen. Covers the funeral director's expertise, 24/7 availability, coordination with cemeteries and crematories, and facility overhead. You cannot opt out of this fee.

Direct Cremation — avg $2,199 in Corpus Christi

The most affordable option. The body is cremated shortly after death with no embalming, no viewing, and no formal service. The ashes are returned to the family in a basic container. Families often hold a separate memorial service later at a location of their choice. In Corpus Christi, prices start as low as $1,090.

Traditional Burial

The most comprehensive option — includes embalming, viewing or visitation, a formal funeral service, and burial in a casket. Does not include the cemetery plot, grave opening/closing fees, or the headstone, which are billed separately by the cemetery.

Embalming — typically $500–$900

The preservation of remains to slow decomposition. Required for open-casket viewings and for remains transported across state lines. Not required by law if you choose direct cremation or immediate burial without viewing. Funeral homes cannot require embalming without a valid reason.

Viewing / Visitation — typically $400–$600

Use of the funeral home's facilities and staff for an open-casket viewing before the service. Separate from the funeral ceremony fee. Families can choose a viewing without a formal service, or skip it entirely with a memorial-only service.

Transfer / Removal — typically $300–$500

The fee to transport the deceased from the place of death (hospital, home, nursing facility) to the funeral home. Usually covers a local radius; additional mileage fees apply for transfers outside the area.

Funeral Ceremony — typically $400–$600

Use of the funeral home's chapel or ceremony room for the service itself, plus staff coordination. You can hold the service at a church, cemetery, or other venue to avoid this fee.

What's NOT included in funeral home prices

Cemetery plot or mausoleum niche, grave opening and closing fees, death certificates (typically $10–$25 each; you'll need 5–10 copies), clergy or officiant honorarium, flowers, obituary placement, and the headstone or grave marker — all are billed separately.

Your rights under the FTC Funeral Rule: Every funeral home in Texas must give you an itemized General Price List upon request — in person, over the phone, or by mail. You cannot be required to buy a package; you may select individual services. Always get prices in writing before agreeing to anything.

Frequently Asked Questions — Funeral Costs in Corpus Christi

What is the average funeral cost in Corpus Christi, Texas?

Funeral costs in Corpus Christi, Texas vary by funeral home and service type. We have 13 funeral homes listed. Contact them directly for current pricing.

How much does direct cremation cost in Corpus Christi?

Direct cremation in Corpus Christi averages $2,199, with prices ranging from $1,090 to higher depending on the provider. Direct cremation is the most affordable option because it skips embalming, visitation, and a formal funeral service.

What is the difference between direct cremation and a traditional funeral?

Direct cremation is the simplest and least expensive option — the body is cremated shortly after death without embalming, viewing, or a funeral ceremony. A traditional funeral includes embalming, a viewing or visitation, a funeral service, and burial in a casket. In Corpus Christi, Texas, traditional funerals typically cost significantly more than direct cremation.

What is included in the basic services fee?

The basic services fee (sometimes called the funeral home's non-declinable fee) covers the funeral director's services, overhead, and coordination. In Corpus Christi, this fee averages $2,258. It is charged for every funeral regardless of which services you select.

How do Corpus Christi funeral costs compare to Texas averages?

Texas's state average funeral cost provides a useful benchmark. Compare prices from multiple funeral homes in Corpus Christi before making a decision.

About This Data

Funeral pricing data for Corpus Christi, Texas is sourced from OfficialObituary.com's funeral home directory, which covers 11+ homes in Corpus Christi and 10,000+ funeral homes nationwide. Prices are collected from individual funeral home websites and updated periodically. Always contact funeral homes directly to confirm current pricing before making arrangements.

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